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Condylar fractures may be overlooked, especially in pre-scholar children, where compliance is usually reduced. However, these injuries can have disabling sequelae such as ankyloses, facial deformities, malocclusion, and chronic pain in some patients if not diagnosed and managed correctly. Due to their significance, mandibular condyle fractures in children are a subject of considerable clinical interest. As of today, there is consensus about their treatment. Four management options are available: expectative (analgesia, soft food and follow-up), functional protocols (guiding elastics, orthodontic appliances and exercises), maxillomandibular fixation (MMF), and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Nondisplaced and minimally displaced fractures should be treated expectantly; severely displaced non-comminuted fractures can be safely operated on if the expertise is available, even in patients with deciduous dentition. Moderately displaced fractures can be managed with functional protocols or operatively, depending on the background and know-how of the specialist. Functional protocols can achieve good outcomes, especially in patients with deciduous dentition. 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